Quick Beer Biscuits
These incredibly simple biscuits come together in minutes using just a few pantry staples. The beer provides a unique, yeasty flavor and helps create a light, fluffy texture. Perfect as a side for soups and stews, or enjoyed warm with butter.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 17 min
- Serves
- 5
- Difficulty
- Easy
Allergen information: may contain gluten, milk, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 cupall-purpose baking mix (Bisquick-style biscuit mix)
- 3 tbspgranulated sugar
- 355 mllager beer, slightly warm
topping
- 2 tbspbutter, melted(optional)
Equipment
spatula · baking sheet · mixing bowl · whisk · oven
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the oven is fully preheated for the best rise on your biscuits.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the biscuit mix and granulated sugar.
About 1 min
- 3
Pour in the warm beer and stir with a spatula until just combined into a sticky dough; do not overmix.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Overmixing can develop the gluten and result in tough biscuits.
- 4
Drop about 10 heaping spoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: An ice cream scoop works perfectly for portioning uniform biscuits.
- 5
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
About 12 min
- 6
If using, brush the tops of the hot biscuits with the melted butter immediately after they come out of the oven.
Cook’s note: This adds extra richness and a nice sheen.
Keep it good
Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature.
Warm in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5-7 minutes until heated through.